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Laura Fitinghoff

Laura Fitinghoff

Laura Fitinghoff was a Swedish children's author best known for her classic book Children from Frostmofjället.

Lived
1848–1908
Nationality
Swedish
Language
English
Notable works
Children from Frostmofjället

Laura Mathilde Fitinghoff (1848–1908), born Laura Mathilda Bernhardina Runsten, was a Swedish writer who began her literary career after becoming estranged from her husband. She achieved significant recognition for her contributions to children's literature.\n\nFitinghoff is most famous for her children's book Children from Frostmofjället. The enduring appeal of this work was highlighted when it was adapted into a film in 1945, decades after its initial publication.